The Nanny Haven

Choosing The Nanny Haven in NYC means bringing peace of mind and professionalism into your home. Every candidate we introduce is fully vetted, background-checked, reference-verified, and legally employed on the books — ensuring your family is protected, your household runs compliantly, and your children are in trusted, qualified hands. Beyond safety and legal peace of mind, we take the time to personally match nannies and families based on values, personality, and caregiving philosophy, creating long-lasting, meaningful placements that feel like an extension of your family.

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Finding the right nanny for your family isn’t just about availability — it’s about trust, safety, legal compliance, and finding a personality fit that feels like an extension of your home. While many families in New York City might consider searching on their own through online listings, neighborhood groups, or word of mouth, there’s a big difference between finding a nanny and finding the right nanny through a trusted agency like The Nanny Haven.

If you’ve been weighing your options, here’s why working with The Nanny Haven offers peace of mind, legal protection, and a truly personalized experience you won’t get by going it alone:

Key Benefits of Using The Nanny Haven

1. Legal, On-the-Books Employment

One of the most overlooked — and important — parts of hiring a nanny is ensuring everything is done legally and above board. The Nanny Haven exclusively places nannies who work on the books, which means:

  • Full legal compliance with NYC and federal employment laws

  • Proper tax withholdings and contributions to Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance

  • Protection for both your family and your nanny

Hiring privately without professional guidance often leads families into tricky, unintentional legal gray areas. With The Nanny Haven, it’s all taken care of.

2. Carefully Vetted, Personality-Matched Candidates

Unlike sifting through dozens of profiles on a job board, The Nanny Haven invests time getting to know both families and nannies personally. This ensures matches are based on more than just availability — they’re built on personality compatibility, childcare philosophy alignment, and long-term potential.

You won’t be meeting random names off a spreadsheet, or sent nanny resumes. You’ll be introduced to highly qualified, background-checked, and reference-verified candidates who are handpicked to suit your family’s values and lifestyle.

3. Ongoing Support and Relationship Management

With a private hire, you’re on your own if conflicts arise or adjustments are needed. The Nanny Haven provides continued placement support, including check-ins, resources for best practices, and a full year replacement period for all full-time hires. It’s not just a placement — it’s a partnership.

4. Saves You Time, Stress, and Risk

Searching for a nanny independently means combing through countless applicants, managing interviews, running background checks, and negotiating rates and contracts — all while hoping you didn’t miss a red flag. The Nanny Haven handles it all for you, with a proven process and reliable, experienced candidates.

5. Peace of Mind

In a city as fast-paced and complex as New York, having a trusted expert on your side makes all the difference. You’re not just hiring childcare; you’re choosing someone who will shape your children’s early years. The Nanny Haven ensures that decision is made with care, professionalism, and legal security.

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While DIY nanny searches might seem easier (or cheaper) at first glance, the risks, hidden costs, and headaches of hiring privately can quickly add up. Choosing The Nanny Haven means choosing peace of mind, legal protection, and a thoughtful, heart-centered match that supports your family long term.

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FAQs

  • The placement process typically takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks.

  • A nanny is an hourly or salary employee with a schedule. A babysitter will come to your home “as needed” with no set schedule.

  • All of our nannies have at least 3 years of childcare experience, wonderful references, are CPR/First Aid certified. All of our nannies and household managers in NYC will pass a criminal background check before starting with their new family.

  • We offer a full-year replacement period for our full-time placements, ensuring your peace of mind for at least a year. Part-time placements include a three-month replacement period. Additionally, our full-time placements come with an optional full year of babysitting service, while part-time placements include three months of babysitting service at no extra cost.

  • Nannies typically range from $30-$40/hour depending on location and experience. Household managers will have higher rates than a nanny. If you would like to see our current job rates, please visit our Jobs page.

  • We do all of the legwork. We hand select and interview all of our nannies prior to sending them to you for an interview. We get to know your family, and what you are looking for, and only send candidates who we feel will be a good fit for your family long term. Furthermore, we do all of the reference checks and will run a criminal background check. Your job is simple - just pick your favorite candidate! We even schedule all the interviews for you.

    As a busy parent, finding the right nanny for your family can be a challenging task. Fortunately, working with a reputable nanny agency, like The Nanny Haven, will make the process much smoother and stress-free. Some benefits include:

    Access to a Large Pool of Qualified Nannies

    One of the biggest benefits of working with a nanny agency is having access to a large pool of qualified nannies. Agencies typically have an extensive database of pre-screened and vetted candidates, which means you'll have a better chance of finding the right match for your family. This can save you a significant amount of time and effort compared to searching for nannies on your own.

    A Replacement Period

    There is nothing more frustrating than vetting a candidate, hiring, and it doesn’t work out. The Nanny Haven offers a full year replacement period for a Full-Time Placement with us.

    Expertise and Support

    Nanny agencies employ experienced and knowledgeable staff who can provide you with valuable guidance and support throughout the hiring process. They can help you navigate the interview process, provide advice on salary and benefits, and offer assistance with background checks and reference checks. This can be especially helpful if you're new to the nanny hiring process.

    Quality Assurance

    Working with a reputable nanny agency can provide you with peace of mind knowing that the nannies they recommend have undergone a thorough screening process. Agencies typically conduct extensive background checks, verify references, and ensure that candidates have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide high-quality childcare. This can help you avoid the risks and uncertainties associated with hiring a nanny on your own.

    Flexibility

    Nanny agencies can offer a range of options to meet your specific needs, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time care, live-in or live-out nannies, or temporary or permanent placement. They can also provide backup care if your regular nanny is unavailable due to illness or other reasons, which can be a lifesaver for busy parents.

    Continued Support

    Once you've hired a nanny through an agency, you'll typically have continued support and resources available to you. Agencies can provide guidance on how to manage your nanny-employer relationship, offer training and development opportunities for your nanny, and provide assistance with any issues that may arise during the employment relationship.

  • There is a $300 consultation fee that will include a 45-minute zoom call with a placement specialist, our nanny search, nanny profiles, nanny interviews and email correspondences with us. Please visit our Fees Page to learn more about our placement fees.

  • Families will pay their Nanny directly. We are partnered with HomePay to make paying your Nanny seamless. You will even receive a discount for being referred by us!

  • We customize every placement specifically for your family. We don’t just send out resumes. We get to know each family, and their needs, and only send candidate profiles that will match. We have a robust online portal that will allow clients to view candidate profiles, sign documents, and make offers on candidates! We will send candidates until we have a match. We also offer a full year replacement period for any full-time placement.

  • We currently place Nannies, Household Managers, Nanny/Household Managers and assistants in NYC. If you are interested in another household employee, please contact us directly.

  • Babysitters generally start at $22/hr and have a 4 hour minimum. Their rate will depend on the number of children being cared for and experience, as well as any special holiday care. Once you become a member of our service, each sitter will have their hourly rates listed on their profile.